Glasgow Caledonian
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2020/21 entry Postgraduate study for the Common Good
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Contents
03 Welcome05 Welcome from the Dean07 Postgraduate study at GCU London09 British School of Fashion 11 Explore London12 Support and information17 Learning resources19 Business partnerships21 Application, fees and funding25 Pre-sessional English27 Pre-Masters29 Campus life31 Accommodation 32 Meet our Students
Postgraduate programmes34 MSc International Banking, Finance and Risk
Management36 MBA Global Masters of Business Administration
with additional pathways in Public Health or Insurance38 MSc International Management and Business
Development40 MSc Insurance and Sustainable Risk Management42 MSc Risk Management44 MSc International Business, Trade and Diplomacy46 MSc International Diplomacy and the Digital State48 MSc International Security and Diplomacy50 MSc Fashion Business Creation52 MSc Global Marketing54 MSc Fashion and Lifestyle Marketing56 MBA Luxury Brand Management58 MSc Luxury Brand Marketing60 MSc International Project Management (Construction)62 MSc Quantity Surveying64 MPH Masters of Public Health
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Welcome
Glasgow Caledonian University London is committed to access,
excellence and the common good. Our University community is friendly,
international and culturally diverse. We pride ourselves on the quality of
our student experience and promote employability and entrepreneurship
in our students.
The University is committed to lifelong learning, for individuals who want
to keep up with developments in their field and for those entering higher
education for the first time later in life. We offer a variety of study routes
to support and accommodate the demands of our students’ busy lives.
Embracing industry expertise, we aim to unlock talent and equip our
students with the skills to enable them to succeed as global citizens.
We work closely with international partners to develop research and
teaching collaborations and bring together leading academic staff and
visiting industry experts from across the globe. If you would like to further
explore the opportunities available to you, please visit our website or get
in touch with us. I look forward to welcoming you to our London campus.
Professor Pamela Gillies CBE, FRSE
BSc, PGCE, MEd, MMedSci, PhD, FRSA, FFPH, FAcSS, Hon FRCPS(Glas)Principal and Vice-Chancellor
As Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University, I am delighted to welcome you to our campus in London. Glasgow Caledonian University London provides an exciting range of postgraduate qualifications based on close links with industry and delivers first class professional development opportunities to provide excellent career enhancement. I hope you will find this information useful in planning an exciting new chapter in your life. Postgraduate study has become increasingly important in personal and professional development and, by choosing to study at Glasgow Caledonian University London, you are giving yourself a head start on whichever path you choose.
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Welcome from the Dean
Welcome from the Dean
Glasgow Caledonian University London is a School of Glasgow Caledonian
University dedicated to driving forward a range of innovative approaches to
create a better and fairer world. It’s multi-disciplinary portfolio of Masters
and MBA programmes work together to deliver the University's 2020
strategy specifically producing social benefit through education, research
and social innovation.
We have six broad programme areas focusing on fashion business,
marketing and management, diplomacy, finance, insurance and risk,
construction and public health. Their central aim is to deliver excellence in
learning and an outstanding student experience to improve employability
and entrepreneurial skills that allow graduate to succeed as global citizens.
We’re based in one of London’s most attractive locations, Spitalfields.
Our modern campus provides a stimulating learning environment which
complements our outstanding teaching and many links with international
business communities.
As home to the British School of Fashion, we have strong links to industry
with companies such as Arcadia, the retailTRUST, All Saints and House of
Fraser. As a result, you will have the opportunity to attend guest lectures
from leading industry experts and our Honorary Professors. Glasgow
Caledonian University London is based right next to the local multicultural
district of Tower Hamlets Local Authority who are responsible for promoting
health, wellbeing and social regeneration. Our Public Health programme for
example has developed partnerships with a number of organisations in the
area – making sure that all of the University’s activities stay grounded in
community life.
If there is anything myself or the rest of the team here at Glasgow
Caledonian University London can do to help you in your journey over the
next few months, please do not hesitate to get in touch. I look forward to
meeting you soon.
Antony Morgan PhD MSc (Med) FFPHDean and Professor in Public Health, GCU London
As Dean of the Glasgow Caledonian University London campus, I am thrilled to introduce you to our vibrant and close-knit student community at Glasgow Caledonian University London.
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Postgraduate studyin the heart of LondonGlasgow Caledonian University London is a postgraduate campus of Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), based in an ultra-modern environment in the heart of London. Situated in Spitalfields, one of London’s most attractive locations, GCU London is in close proximity to the capital’s globally recognised financial and fashion industries. The campus offers a diverse and enriching student experience underpinned by a vibrant international intellectual and cultural life.
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Postgraduate study at GCU London
Studying at GCU LondonWhether you see postgraduate study as a
path to a better career, something for your
professional development or as the next
step in an academic career, we offer high
quality learning and teaching that’s
accessible and inclusive.
As an academic school of the award winning
Glasgow Caledonian University, GCU London
brings together leading academic staff,
visiting professionals and industry experts
from across the world to deliver
its respected courses.
All of our courses are taught over 3 academic
trimesters. For our September starters you
will study for a full year from September to
September. For our January starters, you will
study 16 months. This includes the first
trimester until May, a summer break, the
second Trimester from September until
December and the final Trimester from
January until the following May.
A welcoming communityAt GCU London we have a strong
international focus. We welcome students
from over 56 countries around the world,
and believe it’s important for students to
become global citizens, with the skills to
succeed in an international environment.
With under 300 students, the GCU London
community is close-knit, vibrant and very
diverse which allows students to study in
a completely unique postgraduate
environment.
A focus on career preparationMany of our programmes are professionally
accredited and we maintain strong links
with industry. We understand the need to
be career-focused, and as a result, what you
learn during your time as a student at GCU
London will be highly regarded and valued
by employers. Our applied research helps
to strengthen links with industry, and if work
placements are relevant to your chosen
field of study, our partnerships with many
businesses mean you will have access to
the best possible opportunities. If you want
to start your own business or enhance your
career prospects, you’ll find we’re always
responsive to enterprising students with
dynamic and creative ideas.
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British School of FashionAt the forefront of fashion business education in the United Kingdom, the British School of Fashion offers a unique mix of Masters and MBA courses including the world’s first MSc Fashion Business Creation.
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The British School of Fashion has a mission
to educate, challenge and develop a new
generation of fashion and luxury business
leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs.
For decades, GCU has contributed to the
business of fashion through the creation
of pioneering courses. We were the first UK
Institution to offer an MSc in International
Fashion Marketing in 2000, and are still
one of only a few Universities worldwide
to offer a dedicated MBA in Luxury
Brand Management.
With the establishment of our New York
campus, we are now the first foreign
University to offer degrees in the USA,
with the MSc International Fashion
Marketing a key part of this.
Our teaching is fully engaged with the
fashion industry and we have partnerships
and collaborations with a diverse range of
fashion companies including Converse,
ASOS, the retailTRUST, Arcadia, Folk,
All Saints, Lyst, House of Fraser,
Margaret Howell, Farfetch and Topshop.
Through these close links, we are able
to provide master-classes from world
leading businesses, as well as opportunities
for valuable internships, visits and live
project briefs.
Our portfolio includes four flagship
programmes:
• MBA Luxury Brand Management
• MSc Luxury Brand Marketing
• MSc Fashion Business Creation
• MSc Fashion and Lifestyle Marketing
Throughout these programmes,
we ensure that our graduates have the
skills and expertise needed to manage a
fashion business in today’s global market.
We challenge our students to become
critical thinkers, with a competent grasp
of the theories and concepts that help
explain and advance best practice in
business. We encourage them to challenge
the status quo, to be creative in their
thinking, to be entrepreneurial in their
actions, and to recognise that good
business is better business.
Find out more about the British School of
Fashion at www.britishschooloffashion.com
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Explore LondonAs one of the world’s most famous, visited and influential cities, London is a popular destination for students. London is a safe, friendly and supportive city, that is home to more than 400,000 university students - 100,000 of which are international students from across the globe.
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Experience the diverse cultures from
theatres to galleries, museums and
historical monuments. Take advantage
of the multitude of restaurants and bars,
social scene and buzzing atmosphere.
Glasgow Caledonian University London is
intentionally based at the heart of London's
fashion and financial sectors, in Spitalfields,
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ensuring that we have a close relationship
with our employers and business partners.
London is easily accessed by many public
transport routes, airports, main line rail
services, long-distance coaches and the
underground railway (which reaches
across the wider London area).
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4. Whitechapel Art Gallery
5. Christ Church Spitalfields
6. Old Spitalfields Market
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Student support and information International studentsWe strive to provide the best student
experience, with a dedicated support
staff on hand to make sure that all of our
students needs are met. Our team help
with everything from living and finance to
learning support. It’s something our students
from overseas really appreciate.
Committed to excellenceWe equip our students with the skills to
excel in their chosen professions through
high quality, flexible and accessible learning.
At GCU London we believe you should
expect an excellent education. We place a
strong emphasis on proactive, independent
thinking, and this is something that
employers value highly.
Our close links to industry mean that our
programmes offer an education that adds
real value to your career prospects.
Our dedicated staff will be pleased to give
you further information and advice on any
aspect of studying with us. Our website
is a useful source of information:
www.gculondon.ac.uk, alternatively
please email [email protected]
International Student Support ServiceThe International Student Support Service
in London offers specialist immigration and
visa advice and offers confidential support
and guidance to all international students
at GCU London.
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The University will provide information
about settling in once you arrive in the UK:
registering with a doctor, applying for council
tax exemption and applying for your
students travel discounts.
You can contact the Student Office for
advice: [email protected] or
telephone +44 (0)203 369 3000. Or if you
would prefer an appointment, these can be
booked in advance.
You can find lots of useful information in our
online University Guide for New Students -
www.gculondon.ac.uk/guidefornewstudents
Working during your studiesIf you are an international student, you
must ensure that you adhere to the working
conditions permitted on your visa. If entitled
to work, and studying at degree level or
above, during term time you are permitted
to work a maximum of 20 hours per week.
During vacation time you can work full-time
only after you have submitted your
dissertation. If, however, you are studying
below degree level you are only permitted
to work a maximum of 10 hours per week
during term time, and during vacation time
you can work full-time.
English languageIf your native language isn’t English,
you will need to demonstrate your English
proficiency by getting a recognised English
language qualification. Our programmes
typically ask for an IELTS of 6.0 (with no
element less than 5.5) although our MPH
Public Health asks for IELTS of 6.5 (with
no element less than 6.0).
We also accept the TOEFL and Pearson
equivalents of IELTS:
• TOEFL: Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking
20, Writing 17.
• TOEFL (For Public Health): Listening 19,
Reading 20, Speaking 21, Writing 20
• Pearson: Overall 54 (with no element
below 51)
• Pearson (For Public Health): Overall 62
(with no element below 54)
International Office visits and exhibitionsIf you are an international student and
you want to find out more about GCU
London, our International Office staff
attend education and training events all
over the world. To find out if we will be
in your area soon, or to find out who
we work with in your country, visit
www.gcu.ac.uk/study/internationalstudents
Visa requirementsInternational students must have a valid visa
that entitles you to study at GCU and your
visa should be valid for the duration of your
course. As an international student at GCU
you must:
• Promptly update the University with any
change to your visa information, contact
details and emergency contact details
• Have a valid visa and apply for any visa
extension 90 days before it expires
• Attend all your classes and contact your
school if you are absent for any reason
• Not undertake paid work during term time
for more than the permission stated on
your visa (i.e. 10/20 hours per week or
not at all)
• Attend our Tier 4 attendance monitoring
census during term time
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• Check your University email account at
least weekly and obey any instructions
relating to GCU or UKVI regulations or
processes
• Attend re-registration and two checkpoints
during the year to continue on your course.
Support services on campusWhatever level of support you need,
from VISA advice, training on library
facilities to social events that help you
settle in and meet other students, GCU
London offers a full range of services
that can help. You’ll find contact details
for all of these services and more online
at www.gculondon.ac.uk/student
Student Administration Services on campusThe staff in our Student Administration
Services team deal with student records,
registration, visa extensions, student
funding, exams, appeals and graduation.
For more information visit
www.gculondon.ac.uk/student
Positive Living at GCU LondonThe Positive Living service provides
counselling free of charge to all students
at the University. In the United Kingdom
medical and counselling support is
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confidential, this means that your sponsor,
academics, or family will not be told that
you have contacted our service or given any
details of your difficulties. University can be
an exciting time, especially when you have
the opportunity to live and study abroad.
For some people the experience can also be
very challenging. Our student counsellor is
professionally trained to listen and support
individuals in emotional or psychological
distress and will work with you as you try
to resolve your difficulties.
Careers ServiceThe Careers Service at GCU London provides
quality, effective careers guidance, advice
and information to empower students and
graduates to make informed decisions about
their careers, learning and continuing
professional development.
The Careers Service can support you in:
• Your job search
• Developing your CV
• Working on your applications
• Interview technique
Please contact [email protected]
for more information.
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Your learning resources Our library has a diverse range of books and e-books. It also provides access to around 36,000 journals and e-journals, containing millions of relevant articles.
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Learning and IT supportThe GCU London Library and Learning zone
is where you will find the support available
to help you cope with practical aspects of
your new workload. Whether you’re
wondering how to take lecture notes or
structure an effective essay, support staff
are available to help. You can also get help
and advice on using the IT facilities at your
disposal.
Whatever you plan to study, we have
librarians who specialise in your area.
These subject librarians can:
• Tell you about library services
• Help you find information for coursework
and dissertations
• Show which databases to use and how
to access them
• Show you how to use electronic journals
and books
Each term the librarians run several sessions
for all new students including Library and
ICT induction, Plagiarism and Literature
review sessions.
A wide variety of services and support
is available via the library website
(www.gcu.ac.uk/library) and via the
library tab in GCULearn. This includes
PILOT, an online information literacy
training package which shows:
• The different types of information
available
• How to search effectively
• How to evaluate the quality of the
information you retrieve
• How to avoid plagiarism and use
information ethically.
IT ResourcesAs well as having access to a number of
computers in the library and the IT labs,
students can also make use of our Apple
Mac Computers. The Mac's have the
Adobe Creative Suite installed allowing
you to get creative with your coursework.
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Working with business
Not only do these companies employ our
graduates and offer student placements,
they also work closely with the University
on research and consultancy projects and
have a strong input into the design and
structure of our programmes.
We pride ourselves in the way we work
with industry to enhance our offering,
linking theory with practice by offering
students a series of masterclasses with
leading industry experts such as Imran
Amed, Founder and CEO of The Business
of Fashion (BoF).
Over the past few years, GCU London has
invited respected and inspirational figures
to share their expertise with students.
Former President and Chief Operating
Officer of Polo Ralph Lauren Europe,
Brian Duffy, delivered a professorial
masterclass on both GCU campuses,
while Stephen Quinn, Publishing Director
of Vogue, the iconic Condé Nast fashion
magazine, gave a fascinating talk to students
about the business behind one of the world’s
most successful and glamorous publications.
We also work closely on a variety of projects
with businesses such as retailRIGHT,
Hammerson, Arcadia, the British Fashion
Council, Santander and Howden.
As well as becoming the first foreign
University to offer degrees in the USA
at our New York Campus, GCU has global
partnerships in countries such as China,
Brazil, India, Oman, Bangladesh, Mauritius
and South Africa. These partnerships help
develop our course structure and content
and improve our scholarships opportunities
for students. GCU London aims to enhance
employment by providing in depth
knowledge and skills to ensure our students
can compete as global citizens.
For more information, please contact GCU
Business on +44 (0)141 331 3189 or
[email protected]. You can also visit
www.gcu.ac.uk/business to find out more.
We have strong links with industry and many of the companies we work with are world leaders in their field. These relationships benefit the University and our students in many ways.
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Business partnerships
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Application, fees and fundingApplying to study at GCU London is very straightforward and our staff are here to talk you through the process and provide advice regarding all aspects of fees and funding.
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Applying for our programmes For all of our programmes, applying is
straightforward. You can apply online
at www.gculondon.ac.uk/apply
Additional details on how to apply online
for the course you are interested in studying
are clearly indicated on the University
webpage. Once you’ve completed your form,
simply return it to the Admissions Office.
Overseas studentsMost overseas students pay their own fees
and expenses or hold awards from their
home governments. We recommend that
overseas students contact their local
British Council office for further advice.
The British Government’s Overseas Aid
programme can provide awards too.
These include: The British Council
Fellowships, The Commonwealth
Scholarship and Fellowship.
English Language RequirementsYou will be required to demonstrate your
English proficiency by gaining an English
language qualification prior to the
commencement of your programme.
Minimum requirements are detailed on
our programme pages (34-65).
Our website provides detailed entry
requirements for each of our programmes.
Our admissions team can advise you on how
your qualifications compare to UK levels.
Please email [email protected]
for enquiries relating to postgraduate study.
ScholarshipsGCU London offers a range of scholarships
to support you in your studies funded by
industry, trusts and friends of the University.
Scholarships may cover fees and/or provide
a maintenance grant to support you during
your studies.
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British School of Fashion Scholarship
The British School of Fashion Scholarship
is available to students wishing to study
on any of our British School of Fashion
programmes. A full scholarship and partial
scholarships worth £5000 are available.
retailRIGHT Scholarship and Seed Funding
retailRIGHT scholarships provide vital
support towards course fees for students
who wish to study at the British School of
Fashion.
If you become a scholar, you will receive full fee
scholarship and an exciting package of support
which includes access to industry experts
through mentoring and exclusive events.
Once studying with us, students also have
the opportunity to apply for further funding
towards starting your own business. If you
have an idea for a retail business, this seed
funding and pop up shop space from
Hammerson, will help make your dream a
reality.
International Scholarships
New self-funded international students
are entitled to an automatic scholarship of
£1,600 which will automatically be applied
upon offer.
GCU Loyalty Scholarship
Students who complete a GCU Pre-sessional
English course or a GCU Pre-Masters course
and progress onto their chosen GCU London
Master’s programme by meeting both the
minimum English language requirement
and all other conditions of their GCU
London offer, will receive a £2,000
loyalty scholarship.
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Please note this scholarship is available to
self-funded students only and cannot be
used in conjunction with the automatic
£1,600 International student scholarship.
For the full range of our scholarships and
how to apply, please visit our website:
www.gculondon.ac.uk/scholarships
FeesGCU London’s fees for programmes
in the 2020/21 academic year are:
Your fees include all tuition, examination,
IT and library costs.
International students
The University requires you to pay a deposit
of £3,500 when firmly accepting your
unconditional offer, to secure a place on your
chosen programme. Once this deposit is
received, you will be sent all the documents
necessary to apply for your visa.
Fees are subject to change. Please see
www.gculondon.ac.uk/fees for the latest
information.MSc* and MPH Home/EU: £8,700
International:
£13,500
Global MBA and
MSc Insurance and
Sustainable Risk
Management
Home/EU:
£12,500
International:
£14,500
MBA Luxury Brand
Management
Home/EU and
International:
£17,300
*Except MSc Insurance and Sustainable Risk Management
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Pre-Sessional EnglishOur Pre-sessional English courses provide a short and intensive preparation in academic English for students who are already academically qualified and due to start a postgraduate programme with us at GCU London.
The Pre-sessional English course
concentrates on academic English and
prepares you for university study in the UK.
Course outcomesAssuming you have already met the
University’s academic entry requirements
and any other outstanding conditions,
students who complete the Pre-sessional
English course and meet the minimum
English language requirement for entry
to their chosen degree course are
guaranteed entry to GCU London.
Entry requirementsApplicants must hold an offer of a place
on a Masters programme at GCU London.
English language entry requirements• 10 week Intensive (30 hours per week):
For students who need to improve their
English language level by IELTS 1.0 and
already have an UKVI IELTS score of 5.0
(no element below 4.5)
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• 10 week Standard (21 hours per week):
For students who need to improve their
English language level by IELTS 0.5 and
already have an UKVI IELTS score of 5.5
(no element below 5.0)
Tuition fees (2020/21):• 10 week intensive : £6115
• 10 week standard: £4115
Course DatesThe Pre-sessional English course runs in
October for a January start and in June for
a September start.
How to applyYou can apply for Pre-sessional English at the
same time as you apply for your Masters.
Please visit www.gculondon.ac.uk/
presessionalenglish for dates and to
download an application form.
Existing offer holders can apply by emailing
Pre-Sessional English
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Pre-Masters
Pre-MastersIf you don't meet our entry requirements then you may wish to consider a Pre-Masters programme with our partners, INTO.
What is the Pre-Masters programme?The 12-week programme is designed to
provide a link between undergraduate
and postgraduate study. It prepares you
for a variety of degree programmes while
developing your English language and study
skills to the level required for successful
postgraduate study.
This programme is run at our Glasgow
campus and upon completion; students
can progress on to their Masters degree
at our London campus. This means that your
study experience can be split across two
world-class cities, in Glasgow and London.
Academic entry requirementsAn ordinary degree or equivalent. Candidates
with lesser qualifications but more than three
years of work experience will be considered
on a case-by-case basis.
English language entry requirementsAn English Language level of IELTS 5.5 overall
(or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in each
skill or 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each
skill depending on the English language
requirement of your chosen postgraduate
programme.
Course DatesThe Pre-Masters course runs in autumn for
a January start and in the summer for a
September start.
Tuition FeesFees for the Pre-Masters Course start
from £4500.
How to applyTo apply, please send all documents to
[email protected] or visit the INTO
GCU website.
For more information, please contact
[email protected] or your local INTO
Regional Office.
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GCU London Students’ AssociationGCU London students are full members of
Glasgow Caledonian University Students’
Association (GCUSA). The Students’
Association exists to represent all GCU
students and to improve the student
experience at GCU London.
The Students’ Association play an active
role in our Welcome Week programme
and throughout your time at GCU London.
They support all of the programme
representatives and the GCU London
representative, an elected student that
becomes the voice of the student body
on campus every year. GCU London has
many active student societies on campus,
who spend time organising social activities
both on and off campus. These societies are
excellent ways for students to meet fellow
classmates and other students on campus.
Get involvedGCU London Class Representatives are
responsible for representing the views of
GCU London students. These representatives
also campaign to improve your student
experience and will work closely with the
Students’ Association Co-ordinator and
the Sabbatical Officers. They are also
entitled to participate in the Student
Leaders Programme.
EventsOur students have the opportunity to
take part in a wide range of events during
their time at GCU London, both social
and academic. We run regular guest
lectures throughout the year from industry
experts which gives you a chance to hear
about the latest business trends and
network with professionals. You can also
take part in our social events calendar with
discounted tickets available for events
such as football matches, fashion shows
and even ghost tours!
For the latest news and upcoming events,
please visit www.gcustudents.co.uk/london
Campus life From student societies to a wide range of social events, life at GCU London is exciting.
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AccommodationIt is very important that you arrange accommodation as early as possible once you have received your offer as it can take a bit of time to locate the right and most affordable option for you.
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Starting your accommodation search early
is particularly important if you would like
to stay in some of the excellent student
halls located near the campus as you
may have to book your room early to
avoid disappointment.
At GCU London we work closely with
a company called urbanest to offer our
students the best accommodation in central
London. With two properties located in
the most desirable parts of the capital
and within walking distance of the Fashion
Street campus, urbanest is the perfect place
to live whilst you study at GCU.
Urbanest have two properties within 10-20
minutes walk of the campus; urbanest
Hoxton and urbanest Tower Bridge.
The student residences feature 50mbps
broadband and Wi-Fi in all rooms,
all-inclusive rents and contents insurance,
fantastic transport links and a 24/7
dedicated on-site team. Urbanest Tower
Bridge also has a Cinema and study
room whilst urbanest Hoxton has Fitness
Rooms, an on-site café and a supermarket.
Students looking for alternative
accommodation, such as a flat share
or private flat, can also use the
urbanest enquiry service. Simply email
[email protected] and they will help
find your new student home.
Living expenses in London for private accommodationYou will need to budget carefully when living
in London as you’ll need to pay your fees
and still have enough to live comfortably.
Students requiring a Tier 4 student visa are
required by the UKVI to show they have
funds to cover living expenses of £1265 for
each month of their programme, up to a
maximum of nine months. If you have any
specific questions about the cost of living in
London or any other expenses of living in this
country, we’ll be happy to help.
Average monthly expenses (estimated):
Accommodation
Accommodation £800
Bills including Mobile Phone £80
Food/household goods £200
Local Transport £85
Social Activities £100
Total £1265
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Meet our students
Rizal Al IdrusMSc Public Health (now Master of Public Health)
“Student life in GCU London is colorful. For me, it’s not just
about academics. At GCU London they give you chance to be
academic but also to be social. They have a lot of seminars,
social gatherings, and a big community to join.”
Amy ZhengMSc International Management and Business Development
“ I was attracted to GCU London by its reputation and research
excellence. I found that the well-experienced professors guide
and encourage students to think independently and critically.”
Faiz SubhaniMSc International Banking, Finance and Risk Management
“ The course is structured in a way that makes you well equipped
to encounter challenges in practical life. During the course we
were encouraged to get access to real financial services data
with the help of Thomson Reuters Database and to analyse it
with the application of different software like Palisade RISK.”
Ariel Cong ZhaoMSc Fashion Business Creation
"London is an amazing city for fashion, and it has many
opportunities to study and work. GCU London offers me
opportunities to talk to successful business people face-to-face."
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Meet our students
Rita ErraiMBA Luxury Brand Management
Rita studied on the MBA Luxury Brand
Management programme at GCU London.
Here she talks about her course, the guest
lectures she’s attended and the places she
has visited as part of her course.
“I chose this University because it offers
the MBA Luxury Brand
Management programme which is a rare and
new course. It focuses on modern issues and
growing regions of the world which pulled
me in even more.
“It has a great location and an international
environment. There are many reasons why
I’ve made this decision and I confirm I am
glad I did.
“What I have enjoyed most about studying
at GCU London is the lectures given by
professors who are helpful and most
importantly are professionals in each of the
chosen fields. This made us look forward to
the lectures where we learned a lot of
relevant and up-to-date information. The
way the professors include students into the
lesson was very motivating as well.
“Our program leader, Tim Jackson organised
lectures by guest speakers who visited us on
the campus to give us more insight regarding
the reality of the luxury industry which was
very interesting and enjoyable because we
learned from specialists and professionals.
“The highlights of this MBA were definitely
the trips we went on, for example, Bicester
village and Chapel Down Vineyard in Kent.
So, not only did we learn from specialists in
our field, but it was also an opportunity to
enjoy time with classmates outside a
classroom setting.
“Another highlight would be the variety of
subjects we covered during the course. This
MBA has improved my knowledge in some
subjects that I have previously studied, but
most importantly introduced me to others
that I never thought I’d enjoy such as finance
or legal aspects!
“Overall, this MBA has greatly expanded my
knowledge in an enjoyable way.”
Visit www.gculondon.ac.uk/OurStudents
to hear more from students.
International Banking, Finance and Risk Management MSc
Double accredited, the MSc International Banking, Finance and Risk Management aims to develop graduates who will be well positioned to succeed in the dynamic international finance sector.
Our programme provides you with a
comprehensive knowledge of domestic and
international bank operations, financial risk
management, and investment banking,
as well as the practical skills in financial
and analytical techniques and their use in
banking. By combining the latest academic
thinking with a focus on current industry
practice, we ensure our graduates are
well-equipped to take advantage of
employment opportunities worldwide.
Our diverse teaching team has academic,
industry and research experience across
a wide range of disciplines in the public,
private and voluntary sectors. You will
also benefit from our well-established
links with the financial services industry,
who contribute to the programme through
guest lectures, masterclasses and live
case studies.
Graduate prospectsOur programme is designed to enhance
career prospects for both graduates
pursuing a career in banking and finance
and practitioners currently in the industry
who wish to increase their knowledge
and expertise.
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Mode of study and duration
Full time: 1 year (September)/16 months
(January)
Part-time: 2 - 3 years
September and January start available.
Fees (2020/21)
UK/EU (2020/21): £8,700
Overseas (2020/21): £13,500.
Minimum entry requirements
Normally a UK 2.2 Honours degree
(or equivalent) in financial services,
insurance banking, actuarial studies,
business management, economics,
finance, accounting, investment, maths
or any financial services related subject.
Applicants with a 2.2 honours degree
an unrelated subject wishing to move
in to this area may be considered.
English language requirements
Academic IELTS level 6.0 (or equivalent
with no element less than 5.5).
Assessment
Taught modules are assessed by
a combination of coursework,
discussion boards and online tests
followed by a Dissertation.
Programme content
• Financial Securities Analysis
• Bank Management Operations and
Strategy of Financial Institutions
• Financial Services Regulation
• Bank Operational Risk and Global
Operations Management
• Global Finance
• Financial Risk Modelling
• Ethics, Governance and Responsible
Leadership
• Applied Professional Practice
• Masters Research Project
Accreditations
• Chartered Institute for Securities and
Investment (CISI)
• Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available for this
programme. Visit www.gculondon.ac.uk/
scholarships for details.
This information is subject to change.
For full and up-to-date details, visit:
www.gculondon.ac.uk/study
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Accounting, Banking and Finance
Global MBA Masters of Business Administration (with additional pathways in Public Health or Insurance)
Achieve an MBA in London with week-long Cultural Immersion trips to New York and Glasgow.
Delivered at Glasgow Caledonian University’s
London campus, this Global MBA programme
has been designed around our commitment
to the Common Good and the UN Principles
for Responsible Management Education
(PRME). This distinctive MBA programme
is designed for enterprising and socially-
minded individuals with aspirations to
become a professional manager with an
instinct for creating sustainable business
in a socially responsible manner.
A flexible MBA, this unique programme gives
students the opportunity to specialise in their
preferred area through a choice of nine
unique elective modules. Students can also
graduate with an MBA (Public Health) or an
MBA (Insurance) if they choose the modules
specific to that pathway.
As well as London, GCU is proud to have
campuses in the heart of Glasgow and New
York. With the establishment of Glasgow
Caledonian New York College, we are the
first foreign higher education institution to
award degrees in New York.
As part of this programme, you will have
the opportunity to undertake optional
week-long Cultural Immersion trips to
each of these locations.
Graduate prospectsUpon graduation, students will be well
placed to secure managerial roles in a
number of different industries, at local
and international level.
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Mode of study and duration
Full-time: 1 year (September)/16 months
(January)
Part-time: 2 - 3 years
September and January starts available.
Fees (2020/21)
UK/EU: £12,500
International: £14,500
Fee includes accommodation for the New
York and Glasgow Cultural Immersion trips.
Minimum entry requirements
• UK first-class or second-class honours
degree (or equivalent)
• A postgraduate degree or diploma from
a recognised institution
• An equivalent graduate level professional
qualification, such as the Association
of Chartered Certified Accountants
(ACCA) Chartered Certified Accountant
qualification or Chartered Institute of
Management Accountants (CIMA)
Professional Qualification
English language requirements
Academic IELTS level 6.0 (or equivalent
with no element less than 5.5).
Assessment
Taught modules are assessed by
a combination of coursework,
discussion boards and online tests
followed by a Dissertation.
Core modules
• Responsible Leadership
• Methods for Evidence Based Projects
• MBA Project
• Operations Management and Analytics for
Management Decision-Making
• Creating Organisational Value
• Corporate Citizenship in a Global Age
• Strategic Management
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available for this
programme. Visit www.gculondon.ac.uk/
scholarships for details.
This information is subject to change.
For full and up-to-date details, visit:
www.gculondon.ac.uk/study
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Accounting, Banking and Finance
International Management and Business Development MSc
Developed in response to the growth of globalisation, the programme advances your theoretical knowledge and practical skills in international management and business development, whilst developing your ability to adapt these across different cultural environments.
The MSc International Management and
Business Development provides students
with a comprehensive understanding
of the challenges faced by managers
operating in an international organisational
environment as well as the strategies,
policies and practices key to developing
existing or new businesses in a responsible
manner.
You will extend your knowledge and
expertise in management and business
development in an international arena
through studying leadership and strategic
development. You will also gain insight
into the policies and techniques applicable
to managing people and processes to
deliver sustainable business performance.
Central to the programme is the
development of personal and professional
competence with an emphasis on managing
self and others, responsible leadership,
cross-cultural awareness and global
citizenship.
Graduate prospectsUpon graduation, students will be positioned
to work within a range of industries, both
at a local and international level, in process
management, people management, advising
development and change. Students will also
be well positioned to work within an
entrepreneurial roles and start up
organisations.
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Mode of study and duration
Full time: 1 year (September)/16 months
(January)
Part-time: 2 - 3 years
September and January start available.
Fees (2020/21)
UK/EU (2020/21): £8,700
Overseas (2020/21): £13,500.
Minimum entry requirements
Normally a UK Honours degree (2.2)
or equivalent.
English language requirements
Academic IELTS level 6.0 (or equivalent
with no element less than 5.5).
Assessment
Taught modules are assessed by
a combination of coursework,
discussion boards and online tests
followed by a Dissertation.
Programme content
• International Management, Strategy,
and Finance
• Leadership and People Management
• Change Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Developing Personal and Professional
Competence
• Research Project: Design and Methods
• Dissertation
Accreditations
• Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available for this
programme. Visit www.gculondon.ac.uk/
scholarships for details.
Work Placement
Within the Developing Personal and
Professional Competence module, students
have the opportunity to undertake an
internship, volunteer, study abroad or take
part in desk based consultancy.
This information is subject to change.
For full and up-to-date details, visit:
www.gculondon.ac.uk/study
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Business and Management
Insurance and Sustainable Risk Management MSc
Shape the future of the Insurance industry with our unique MSc in Insurance and Sustainable Risk Management.
Our innovative MSc Insurance and
Sustainable Risk Management programme
will give students the knowledge and skills
that insurance professionals of the future
will need.
The insurance industry is constantly
changing. With advances in technology, an
evolving risk landscape and a growing need
for new insurance solutions in emerging
markets, future insurance graduates will be
required to have different skillsets to be able
to respond to these challenges.
How will we insure driverless cars? Smart
houses or drones? Cyber insurance? How
can micro-insurance help to close the
insurance gap in emerging markets? How
can Takaful be used to develop a sustainable
society and protect national economy?
This course will provide you with the skills
needed to adapt to a changing risk landscape
as well as current social, economic and
political issues, within the context of
insurance and risk management.
You will gain in-depth knowledge and
understanding in underwriting and claims
management, the core functions of the
insurance profession whilst developing your
technical and soft skills in identifying,
forecasting and managing risk to discover the
importance and thought-provoking nature of
the insurance industry.
Graduate prospectsOur graduates will become managers in
insurance businesses and leaders in their
field of expertise.
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Mode of study and duration
Full time: 1 year (September)/16 months
(January)
Part-time: 2 - 3 years
September and January starts available, as
well as Distance Learning.
Fees (2020/21)
UK/EU (2020/21): £12,500 Overseas (2020/21): £14,500
Minimum entry requirements
Candidates are required to have a UK
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a
relevant area, at grade 2.2 (Hons) or above.
Other entry routes are available, such as
recognition of prior learning. Please visit
our website for more details.
English language requirements
Academic IELTS level 6.0 (or equivalent
with no element less than 5.5).
Programme content
• Underwriting & Claims Management
• Insurance Automation, Digitalisation
& Cyber Security
• International Insurance Markets,
Accounting & Regulations
• Insurance Solutions for Risk in Emerging
Markets
• Reinsurance, Risk Financing and
Securitisation of Insurance Risk
• Enterprise Risk Analysis & Modelling
in Insurance
• Contemporary Issues in Management
& Leadership in Insurance
• Introduction to Research Methods
• Research Project
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available for this
programme. Visit www.gculondon.ac.uk/
scholarships for details.
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Business and Management
Risk Management MSc
This industry recognised, double accredited Masters programme has a strong focus on corporate and business risk management, ensuring you are well-equipped with the expertise and skillset to enter a wide range of industry sectors as a risk specialist.
In an increasingly complex and rapidly
changing global business environment,
the management of risk requires a broad
range of skills, knowledge and experience.
Accredited by the Chartered Insurance
Institute (CII) and the Institute of Risk
Management (IRM), this programme is
designed to provide you with the skills to
excel in a role as a risk manager, risk and
insurance manager, risk analyst or clinical
risk manager within a variety of organisations
and sectors.
Our programme is based on current research
and publications in the field, and taught
by staff who understand the key concerns
of managers in both the private and
public sectors.
Graduate prospectsOn completion of this programme you
will have the ability to establish risk
policy and structures for business units,
design and review processes for risk
management, develop risk response
processes including contingency and
business continuity programmes.
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Mode of study and duration
Full time: 1 year (September)/16 months
(January)
Part-time: 2 - 3 years
September and January start available.
Fees (2020/21)
UK/EU (2020/21): £8,700
Overseas (2020/21): £13,500.
Minimum entry requirements
Normally a UK Honours degree (2.2)
or equivalent.
English language requirements
Academic IELTS level 6.0 (or equivalent
with no element less than 5.5).
Assessment
Taught modules are assessed by a
combination of coursework, discussion
boards and online tests followed by
a Dissertation.
Programme content
• Ethics and Corporate Governance
• Personal and Professional Development
• Enterprise Risk and Modelling
• Risk Financing and Insurance
• Global Perspectives on Risk
• Business Continuity and Crisis
Management
• Research Methods
• Dissertation
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available for this
programme. Visit www.gculondon.ac.uk/
scholarships for details.
This information is subject to change.
For full and up-to-date details, visit:
www.gculondon.ac.uk/study
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Economics and Risk
International Business, Trade and DiplomacyMSc
The MSc International Business, Trade and Diplomacy will provide essential knowledge about the transformations that are taking place in the economic, financial and monetary world.
The course will elaborate on the interaction
between government and the business
community in such areas as unemployment
issues and responsibility in the value chain
and will include an examination of the impact
of increasing global sourcing activities on the
relationship between developed and
developing nations.
Taught by academic staff who pioneered
integrated diplomacy postgraduate
programmes in the UK with over 30 years of
teaching experience, this programme will
allow you to hone your communication and
real world problem-solving skills as well as
planning and conducting research into
business, trade and diplomacy.
You’ll also develop capacity to use critical,
analytical and conceptual approaches in
dealing with complex issues in a rapidly
changing international environment and
respond to potential scenarios allowing you
to become a representative in the complex
global situation today and beyond.
Graduate prospectsGraduates of this programme will be
equipped with the advanced skills and
expertise in order to pursue a career as a
trained specialist in diplomacy, international
trade and communication and other roles
within international affairs.
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Mode of study and duration
Full time: 1 year
Part-time: 2 - 3 years
September, January and May starts
available.
Fees (2020/21)
UK/EU: £8,700
International: £13,500.
Minimum entry requirements
UK Honours degree or equivalent, normally
at grade 2.2 or above.
English language requirements
Academic IELTS level 6.0 (or equivalent,
with no element less than 5.5).
Programme content
• Diplomacy, practice, procedures and
dynamics I
• Diplomacy, practice, procedures and
dynamics II
• Cross-cultural communication: projection
and perception
• Digital nation state: strategies and
implementation
• International business and trade
• Introduction to research methods
• Research project
• Ethics, governance and responsible
leadership
• Global perspectives on risk
• International management, strategy and
finance
• Leadership and people management
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available for this
programme. Visit www.gculondon.ac.uk/
scholarships for details.
This information is subject to change.
For full and up-to-date details, visit:
www.gculondon.ac.uk/study
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Diplomacy
International Diplomacy and the Digital StateMSc
The MSc International Diplomacy and the Digital State will give students the background, create discussion and lead participants to formulate a plan to work in the world as it exists today.Our MSc International Diplomacy and the
Digital State will give you critical awareness
of the impact of the revolution in ICT and its
implications for public diplomacy and the
emergence of the digital nation state.
Recent advances in the globalisation of
communications technology – particularly
the Internet, direct broadcast satellites and
telecommunications have mutated the world
in which traditional diplomacy was conceived
and developed.
The MSc International Diplomacy and the
Digital State will allow you to create
discussion, solve complex problems at the
forefront of international diplomacy and lead
on developing plans to work in the world as it
exists today.
Taught by academic staff who pioneered
integrated diplomacy postgraduate
programmes in the UK with over 30 years of
teaching experience, you will develop skills in
challenging, defending and communicating
ideas as well as planning and conducting
research into international diplomacy and
statecraft.
Graduate prospectsGraduates of this programme will be
equipped with the advanced skills and
expertise in order to pursue a career as a
trained specialist in diplomacy, international
trade and communication and other roles
within international affairs.46
Mode of study and duration
Full time: 1 year
Part-time: 2 - 3 years
September, January and May starts
available.
Fees (2020/21)
UK/EU: £8,700
International: £13,500.
Minimum entry requirements
UK Honours degree or equivalent, normally
at grade 2.2 or above.
English language requirements
Academic IELTS level 6.0 (or equivalent,
with no element less than 5.5).
Programme content
• Diplomacy, practice, procedures and
dynamics I
• Diplomacy, practice, procedures and
dynamics II
• Cross-cultural communication: projection
and perception
• Economic diplomacy
• Digital nation state: strategies and
implementation
• Introduction to research methods
• Research project
• Strategic public diplomacy
• International protocol and etiquette
• Media concepts, strategies and diplomacy
• Global tolerance and peace studies
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available for this
programme. Visit www.gculondon.ac.uk/
scholarships for details.
This information is subject to change.
For full and up-to-date details, visit:
www.gculondon.ac.uk/study
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Diplomacy
International Security and DiplomacyMSc
Delivered with equal measure of art and science, the MSc International Security and Diplomacy is a non-violent approach to the management of international relations and global issues which seeks to resolve issues through discussion, negotiation and partnership.
Our MSc International Security and
Diplomacy programme is designed for
graduates who want to pursue a career in
international diplomacy and want to gain
specialist knowledge of security, science,
technology but also in defence and civil-
military.
In the compressed, accelerated, information-
saturated precincts of the early 21st century,
it is imperative to master the tools of public
relations, advocacy, lobbying and strategic
communications.
The programme provides an overview of
deterrence, operative security and alliances
which will include discussion of nuclear
weapons and proliferation. The challenges of
conflict prevention, management and
resolution, as well as the complexities of
peace will also be a core focus of the course.
Graduate prospectsGraduates of this programme will be
equipped with the advanced skills and
expertise in order to pursue a career as a
trained specialist in diplomacy, international
trade and communication and other roles
within international affairs.
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Mode of study and duration
Full time: 1 year
Part-time: 2 - 3 years
September, January and May starts
available.
Fees (2020/21)
UK/EU: £8,700
International: £13,500.
Minimum entry requirements
UK Honours degree or equivalent, normally
at grade 2.2 or above.
English language requirements
Academic IELTS level 6.0 (or equivalent,
with no element less than 5.5).
Programme content
• Diplomacy, practice, procedures and
dynamics I
• Diplomacy, practice, procedures and
dynamics II
• Cross-cultural communication: projection
and perception
• Digital nation state: strategies and
implementation
• International security
• Introduction to research methods
• Research project
• Defence diplomacy and civil military
relationship
• Science diplomacy and international policy
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available for this
programme. Visit www.gculondon.ac.uk/
scholarships for details.
This information is subject to change.
For full and up-to-date details, visit:
www.gculondon.ac.uk/study
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Diplomacy
Fashion Business Creation MSc
Our Masters in Fashion Business Creation is a unique programme, designed in collaboration with leading fashion businesses to reflect the unique nature of business creation in this sector. Students will develop insight into the strategies and practices key to developing and sustaining a successful fashion business.
We’ll help develop your intellectual skills
together with the contemporary skills and
practices needed to excel in the industry.
You will develop insight into the strategies
and practices key to developing and
sustaining a successful fashion business.
You will also build a wider appreciation of
management issues, such as globalisation
and sustainability, while developing
branding and marketing skills.
You will develop a critical understanding of
how to create and market a fashion brand
in today’s global and digital focused world
and will be given the option to further
deepen your insight into fashion strategies
by completing an internship or industry
consultation project.
Graduate prospectsOn graduation you’ll be well positioned to
set up and run a successful fashion business
enterprise, or take an existing business into
a new phase of success.
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Mode of study and duration
Full time: 1 year (September)/16 months
(January)
Part-time: 2 - 3 years
September and January start available.
Fees (2020/21)
UK/EU (2020/21): £8,700
Overseas (2020/21): £13,500.
Minimum entry requirements
2.2 Hons degree in any field. Mature
candidates with extensive experience will
be considered without formal qualifications.
English language requirements
Academic IELTS level 6.0 (or equivalent
with no element less than 5.5).
Assessment
Taught modules are assessed by a
combination of coursework, discussion
boards and online tests followed by
a Dissertation.
Programme content
• Anatomy of a Fashion Business
• Establishing a Fashion Business Strategy
• Global Fashion Branding and Marketing
Communications
• Fashion Growth Strategies and Performance
Optimisation
• Research Project: Design and Methods
• Developing Personal and Professional
Competence
• Dissertation
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available for this
programme. Visit www.gculondon.ac.uk/
scholarships for details.
Work Placement
Within the Developing Personal and
Professional Competence module,
students have the opportunity to undertake
an internship, volunteer, study abroad or
take part in desk based consultancy.
This information is subject to change.
For full and up-to-date details, visit:
www.gculondon.ac.uk/study
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Fashion, Retail and Marketing
Global Marketing MSc
The MSc Global Marketing has been designed to provide you with an integrated knowledge of the contemporary theories and practices utilised within industry.
You will develop knowledge in key
areas including consumer behaviour,
marketing planning, branding and
marketing communication including
the use of digital technologies. You will
also gain a comprehensive understanding
of the cross-cultural challenges within
international business and develop the
knowledge, marketing expertise and personal
skills crucial to succeed in global marketing.
The MSc Global Marketing programme aims
to provide students with a comprehensive
understanding of emerging themes and
contemporary challenges faced by marketers
operating in a global environment and
the strategies, policies and practices key
to address these contemporary and
future challenges.
Graduate prospectsOur graduates leave with the tools and
techniques necessary to build a successful
marketing career within the growing global
business environment.
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Mode of study and duration
Full time: 1 year (September)/16 months
(January)
Part-time: 2 - 3 years
September and January start available.
Fees (2020/21)
UK/EU (2020/21): £8,700
Overseas (2020/21): £13,500.
Minimum entry requirements
UK Honours degree or equivalent,
normally at grade 2.2 or above.
English language requirements
Academic IELTS level 6.0 (or equivalent
with no element less than 5.5).
Assessment
Taught modules are assessed by a
combination of coursework, discussion
boards and online tests followed by
a Dissertation.
Programme content
• Global Marketing Strategy
• Product and Service Innovation and
Global Logistics
• Developing Personal and Professional
Competence
• Consumer-Led Sustainable Marketing
• Global Branding and Integrated Marketing
Communications
• Research Project: Design and Methods
• Dissertation
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available for this
programme. Visit www.gculondon.ac.uk/
scholarships for details.
Work Placement
Within the Developing Personal and
Professional Competence module,
students have the opportunity to
undertake an internship, volunteer,
study abroad or take part in desk based
consultancy.
This information is subject to change.
For full and up-to-date details, visit:
www.gculondon.ac.uk/study
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Fashion, Retail and Marketing
Fashion and Lifestyle Marketing MSc
The fashion industry is changing. Some sectors have faced a slowdown in sales as consumers shift their spending towards lifestyle goods and experiences.
To redress this, lifestyle brands have emerged
in the marketplace. Fashion is now sold
alongside tech products, watches and
homeware, for example, along with in-store
experiences, such as yoga classes. These
brands exemplify products or services that
embody an individual’s interests and
attitudes and seek to inspire and guide the
consumers way of life.
Capturing these changes, the MSc Fashion
and Lifestyle Marketing programme is
designed for students who want specialist
knowledge in brand development, buying,
merchandising, digital and social media
marketing communications, staging the retail
experience, design and trend decision
making and understanding the connected
consumer.
Drawing upon the latest research in the field,
students will become specialists in design
management and trend analysis, branding,
experiential retail marketing, consumer
behaviour and marketing communications,
all within the context of fashion and lifestyle.
Graduate prospectsStudents then have the chance to explore
this theory in a practical setting through work
experience, industry visits, guest speakers
and live projects. On graduating from this
programme, students will join the group of
British School of Fashion alumni, many of
whom occupy a global presence, at senior
level in the fashion industry.
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Mode of study and duration
Full-time: 1 year (September)/16 months
(January)
September and January start available.
Fees (2020/21)
UK/EU (2020/21): £8,700
Overseas (2020/21): £13,500.
Minimum entry requirements
Normally a UK Honours degree (2.2)
or equivalent.
English language requirements
Academic IELTS level 6.0 (or equivalent
with no element less than 5.5).
Assessment
Taught modules are assessed by a
combination of coursework, discussion
boards and online tests followed by
a Dissertation.
Programme content
• Career Planning & Personal Development
• Consumer Insights
• Fashion Lifestyle Marketing: Theories &
Concepts
• Trend and Design Decisions
• Fashion & Lifestyle Retail Experiences
• Fashion & Lifestyle Brand Lab
• Fair Fashion
• Introduction to Research Methods
• Research Project
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available for this
programme. Visit www.gculondon.ac.uk/
scholarships for details.
This information is subject to change.
For full and up-to-date details, visit:
www.gculondon.ac.uk/study
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Fashion, Retail and Marketing
Luxury Brand Management MBA
This innovative MBA programme responds to a growing demand for skilled managers with a thorough understanding of luxury brand management strategies and tools.
The programme builds on GCU London’s
expertise in the Luxury industry and
continues to provide an outstanding
platform for exploring the evolution
of the global luxury market.
The design of the programme will help
students gain a deep understanding of
the complexities of management within
the context of luxury organisations,
particularly as luxury markets continue
to become more competitive and multi-
dimensional, and luxury consumers
become more polarised.
Graduate prospectsThe MBA Luxury Brand Management
programme is designed to equip candidates
who have the relevant managerial experience
with specialist advanced knowledge
and skills to move on to the next level
of their career.
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Mode of study and duration
Full time: 1 year (September)/16 months
(January)
Part-time: 2 - 3 years
September and January start available.
Fees (2020/21)
UK/EU (2020/21): £17,300
Overseas (2020/21): £17,300.
Minimum entry requirements
Normally either
• Minimum of lower second class
honours degree in business-related
discipline and no requirement for
work experience
or
• Minimum of lower second class
honours degree in any discipline not
business-related and two years appropriate
level management experience.
If successful, you will be shortlisted and
invited for a telephone/skype interview.
English language requirements
Academic IELTS level 6.0 (or equivalent
with no element less than 5.5).
Assessment
Taught modules are assessed by a
combination of coursework, discussion
boards and online tests followed by a
Dissertation and consultancy project.
Programme content
• Luxury Perspectives and Practice
• Finance and Wealth Management
• Luxury Distribution and Retail
• Strategy Leadership and Social
Responsibility
• Strategic Brand Management
• Legal Aspects of Brand Management
• Research Project: Design and Methods
• Dissertation
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available for this
programme. Visit www.gculondon.ac.uk/
scholarships for details.
This information is subject to change.
For full and up-to-date details, visit:
www.gculondon.ac.uk/study
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Fashion, Retail and Marketing
Luxury Brand Marketing MSc
A unique programme, designed to reflect the distinctive nature of the luxury brand sector. Our Masters in Luxury Brand Marketing provides you with the specialist skills, industry knowledge and expertise necessary for a successful career in a niche and innovative industry.
You will study a range of topics, providing a
breadth of knowledge and understanding
of marketing specifically related to luxury
brands, with a focus on critical insights
into luxury consumer behaviour, luxury
branding and marketing communications
and examination of legal aspects of branding
within a luxury context. We will help you
develop your intellectual skills together
with the contemporary skills and practices
needed to excel in the industry.
The programme aims to provide an
opportunity for graduates to study luxury
marketing within a global context whilst also
being aware of the wider responsibilities of
businesses including responsible leadership.
Graduate prospectsOur graduates are well positioned to
operate as a manager within an increasingly
competitive and digitally orientated industry
with an international scope.
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Mode of study and duration
Full time: 1 year (September)/16 months
(January)
Part-time: 2 - 3 years
September and January start available.
Fees (2020/21)
UK/EU (2020/21): £8,700
Overseas (2020/21): £13,500.
Minimum entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements: UK Honours
degree or equivalent, normally at grade 2.2
or above.
Assessment
Taught modules are assessed by
a combination of coursework,
discussion boards and online tests
followed by a Dissertation.
Programme content
• Strategic Marketing of Luxury Goods
• Legal Aspects of Brand Management
• Developing Personal and Professional
Competence
• Consumer-Led Sustainable Marketing
• Global Branding and Integrated Marketing
Communications
• Research Project: Design and Methods
• Dissertation
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available for this
programme. Visit www.gculondon.ac.uk/
scholarships for details.
This information is subject to change.
For full and up-to-date details, visit:
www.gculondon.ac.uk/study
Key facts
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Fashion, Retail and Marketing
International Project Management (Construction)MSc
Developed by leading UK academics, this course is aimed at delivering the range of professional project management skills laid down by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Major multinational and overseas projects
require professionals with multi-faceted
skills who can operate in a variety of
cultural and socio-economic settings
around the world.
This one year course provides a wealth
of skills development in the areas of
integration and scope management,
corporate social responsibility, time and
cost management, and international
project finance.
Accredited by the Royal Institution of
Chartered Surveyors (RICS), it is highly
relevant for those wishing to pursue a
career in construction project management
internationally. Indeed, a recent collaboration
with Hill International has confirmed the
course modular structure as being a suitable
learning experience for international
construction project managers.
Graduate prospectsThe demand for project professionals,
especially those with project management
education and training, is growing rapidly.
Demand in many regions is exceeding
supply, as more companies adopt a project
management culture and project numbers
continue to grow globally.
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Mode of study and duration
Full time: 1 year (September)/ 16 months
(January)
Part-time: 2 - 3 years
September and January start available.
Fees (2020)
UK/EU (2020/21): £8,700
Overseas (2020/21): £13,500.
Minimum entry requirements
Normally a UK Honours degree (2.2)
or equivalent in any construction and
built environment related subject (e.g.
Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying,
Construction Management, Architecture;
Civil Engineering).
Applicants with appropriate professional
experience may be considered; equivalence
to an Honours degree may be demonstrated
through the University’s procedures for
the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
English language requirements
Academic IELTS level 6.0 (or equivalent
with no element less than 5.5).
Assessment
Taught modules are assessed by a
combination of coursework, discussion
boards and online tests followed by
a Dissertation.
Core modules
• Project management
• Construction management
• Construction economics and procurement
• The management of safety, health and
environment project risks
• Risk and value management
• Research methods
• Dissertation
Accreditations
The MSc International Project Management
(Construction) is accredited by two leading
professional bodies; the RICS Royal
Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the
CIOB Chartered Institute of Building.
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available for this
programme. Visit www.gculondon.ac.uk/
scholarships for details.
This information is subject to change.
For full and up-to-date details, visit:
www.gculondon.ac.uk/study
Key facts
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Construction and Property
Quantity Surveying MSc
Within the construction industry, there is always a strong demand for commercial management and quantity surveying functions. Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the programme provides the skills needed to manage the costs of construction projects – both in the UK and overseas.
The MSc Quantity Surveying programme
equips you with skills necessary to manage
the costs of construction projects both
in the UK and overseas. The programme
utilises a range of new and proven modules
designed to enhance the skills set of
construction professionals. It will provide
you with an opportunity to develop your
abilities, frame of reference and a common
understanding of construction economics
and project management to work more
effectively within industry.
The programme provides construction
professionals with the skills necessary to
manage the costs of construction projects
both in the UK and overseas.
It embodies a wide range of potential
electives that reinforce the professional
requirements of the modern construction
industry and help develop your competencies
in a range of appropriate specialist areas.
Graduate prospects
Graduates can expect to gain employment
in the surveying professions at a strategic
level, in areas such as project management/
economics, dispute resolution and
international construction.
Programme content
Core modules: Risk and Value Management;
Quantification and Costing of Works;
Construction Financial Management;
Construction Economics and Procurement;
Sustainable Design and Construction;
Construction Contracts and Disputes;
and Development and Project Economics.
All Masters students will also undertake
a Dissertation.
Electives modules: Project Management;
International Construction Project Finance;
and Building Information Modelling for
Construction Management.
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Mode of study and duration
Full-time: 1 year (September)/16 months
(January)
Part-time: 24 months to PgD level with an
additional three months to MSc (September
start).
Distance learning: students cover all
materials remotely and will be provided
with a comprehensive study pack for each
module.
Typical entry requirements
UK Honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent)
in any discipline including Quantity
Surveying. Other academic and vocational
qualifications may be considered.
English language
Academic IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent)
with no element below 5.5.
Accreditation
The programme is accredited by the
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
(RICS) and the Chartered Institute of
Building (CIOB).
Fees (2020/21)
UK/EU (2020/21): £8,700
Overseas (2020/21): £13,500.
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available for this
programme. Visit www.gculondon.ac.uk/
scholarships for details.
This information is subject to change.
For full and up-to-date details, visit:
www.gculondon.ac.uk/study
Key facts
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Construction and Property
Public Health MPH
Increasing inequalities continue to challenge quality of life and life expectancy improvements across the world. An ageing population, increased chronic disease, migration, environmental damage and climate change continue to highlight the need for an international workforce to take forward the public health agenda.
Join a university aligned to the global public
health research agenda. Learn from our
experienced teaching team working with
researchers, graduates and external public
health employers as part of an international
force for the common good. Glasgow
Caledonian University’s Master of Public
Health aims to prevent disease, promote
health, and protect the health and well-being
of the public through education, research and
public health practice and service.
You will learn to integrate and apply public
health knowledge and perform its core
functions as identified by the UK’s Faculty of
Public Health.
Graduate prospectsPrevious graduates* are now specialising
in areas including health improvement,
health protection and other public health
roles. A number of graduates have moved
into roles within academic settings including
teaching, research and further studies.
*Information is based on graduate
employment from the MSc Public Health
course, which has now been replaced by
Master of Public Health.
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Mode of study and duration
Full time: 1 year (September)/16 months
(January)
Part-time: 3 years
September and January start available.
Fees (2020/21)
UK/EU (2020/21): £8,700
Overseas (2020/21): £13,500.
Minimum entry requirements
UK honours degree (or equivalent).
In considering an applicant’s qualifications,
the University’s guidelines for flexible entry
will be taken into account.
English language requirements
Academic IELTS level 6.5 (or equivalent
with no element less than 6.0).
Assessment
Taught modules are assessed by a
combination of coursework, discussion
boards and online tests followed by
a Dissertation.
Core Modules
• Advanced Research Methods
• The Principles and Theory of Public Health
Practice
• Epidemiology: Principles, Application and
Evaluation in Practice
• Social Action Approaches in Public Health
• Health Economics
• Applied Statistics and Data Analysis for
Public Health
• Masters Dissertation
Elective modules – one from the following
• Navigating the Policy Context
• Infection Prevention and Control in a Global
Context
• Evidence Based Public Health
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available for this
programme. Visit www.gculondon.ac.uk/
scholarships for details.
This information is subject to change.
For full and up-to-date details, visit:
www.gculondon.ac.uk/study
Key facts
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Health
“There are nine public health key competencies and they will be covered
throughout your studies. This gives you a head start in demonstrating that
you are able and ready to be employed as a public health practitioner. These
competencies are recognised worldwide and are a solid framework for
thinking about what skills and expertise you need in order to deliver in the
field of public health.”
Professor Antony Morgan, Fellow of the UK’s Faculty of Public Health and
Dean of GCU London is part of our experienced programme team who developed
the Master of Public Health.
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Please note: Whilst the information presented here is correct at the time of
publication, prospective applicants should consult www.gculondon.ac.uk/study
for the most up-to-date information before applying. Full Student Terms and
Conditions can be found on the Glasgow Caledonian University website at:
www.gcu.ac.uk/student/regulations.
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